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THE GOCHISO GOURMET: It’s 5 p.m. somewhere!
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That means it’s always cocktail time! Since I retired, tracking the day of the week has become somewhat of a challenge mainly because Ms. S is still part of the […] READ MORE
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Kushikatsu (Kushiage) 串カツ・串揚げ
NAMIKO CHEN, Just One Cookbook
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A hugely popular Osaka street food, kushikatsu (kushiage) are skewered meat and veggies that are breaded with panko and deep fried to a golden crisp. Dip in a savory sauce […] READ MORE
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Goya champuru ゴーヤチャンプルー
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Okinawa’s most iconic goya champuru is a stir-fry dish with bitter melon, tofu, egg and pork belly. This popular savory dish is a truly rustic yet well-balanced meal to serve […] READ MORE
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Takoyaki recipe たこ焼き
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Takoyaki, or grilled octopus balls, is one of Japan’s best-known street foods that originated in Osaka. Whether you make a traditional style with bits of octopus or other alternatives, these […] READ MORE
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Securing the Seeds: Asian heirloom agriculture project needs help to cross the finish line
ALEC YOSHIO MacDONALD, Nichi Bei News Contributor
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More than a decade ago, farmer Kristyn Leach found life-changing inspiration in the catalog for the Kitazawa Seed Company. Like countless other Asian American growers who have perused that catalog, […] READ MORE
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Ohtani smashes HR during Nichi Bei Day with the A’s
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OAKLAND, Calif. — The Nichi Bei Foundation held their “Nichi Bei Day with the A’s” fundraiser as the Oakland Athletics played against 2021 American League MVP Shohei Ohtani and the […] READ MORE
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Cherry blossom cookies 桜クッキー
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Celebrate the magic of spring with these crispy and buttery cherry blossom cookies. Topped with edible salt-pickled sakura buds, these cookies are infused with the heavenly fragrance and flavor of […] READ MORE
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More than Meets the Eye: Understanding the depth behind the ‘Way of the Sword’
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Koji Lau-Ozawa bows as he enters the dojo for Monday night kendo practice. Rei, a sign of respect, is how kendo begins, he explains. To the untrained eye, a kendo […] READ MORE
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Miyano dances her way to a dream with the Warriors
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Two years ago, Mari Mino wanted to try out for the Golden State Warriors Gold Squad dance team. She prepared from Japan by improving her dance and English-speaking skills and […] READ MORE
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Hikari Farms keeps the legacy of the Issei farmers alive
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WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Hikari Farms has faced hardships before, so Janet Nagamine, who manages the third-generation family farm in Watsonville, is optimistic that the operation will continue and even grow […] READ MORE
